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It made Ewan happy that the boy was having a good time at Hogwarts. He knew his first year had a lot of ups and downs so to see someone else just fitting in well, it was nice. ”Aha siblings always help. Not that I would know” Laughing a little now. Sure, he had friends who seemed like family (a particular red head came to mind at once) but in the biological sense, he’d never had a brother or sister.
6,300? Huh. Maybe he’d simply read the muggle number and there were more if you included wizarding frogs? He really wasn’t sure if that was even a thing but you know, it could be? ”Oh? Well, I guess I’m not counting” a small smile on his lips. This kid seemed to belong in Ravenclaw alright. ”Catch them? Uhh I never have although, I’m not sure if it’s the wisest of moves. Maybe check in with the Care of Magical Creatures Professor first. He may even let you keep one as a pet although if you want that, might be better just buying a toad”. He didn’t really see the value of having a toad as a pet but to each their own. He was much more of an owl person. Practical, smart and resourceful.
Ducks were cool. There was just something about them that was just…cute? Funny? He really wasn’t sure. ”Did you know that ducks don’t have sphincters so they just poop everywhere? Ducks, I mean”. This was one of his favourite facts about them although, he wasn’t sure why. Maybe it was because he wanted one as an indoor pet but didn’t want to clean up the mess that came with them. Also, his Aunt would kill him if it did that all over the house. ”Magical creatures are cool though. You’ll enjoy learning here. We see a load of different creatures”
His first year was only just beginning so not to much had occurred yet. The boy was very well aware of how things went at Hogwarts, how it wasn't always a 'calm' learning environment.
"And sometimes not so much," Lukas laughed. Siblings could be troublesome too. Especially when you had so many of them.
"You don't have any siblings?" What was that like? Did he like being an only child? So many questions to ask the older boy.
Okay, good. The older Ravenclaw didn't seem upset that he had corrected him. Older people didn't always like that. He lifted his shoulders in a shrug.
"Not many people care about how many species of frog there is." He just liked to read. About lots of things but mostly creatures. Huh?! He didn't want a frog or a toad.
"Just for fun. Catch them and let them go. Haven't you ever done that before?"
As for this next bit of information on ducks and their uh... pooping habits, Lukas couldn't stop himself from laughing. Hearing someone else know this and say it out loud was just... funny. No idea why but it was. It was only after he got his laughter under control that he was able to reply.
"I've been around lots of creatures already. I'm ready to see what we'll learn about this year." Maybe he would learn something that even his dad and sister didn't know! Now that would be something!